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Japan Embassy and Consulates in Botswana
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Japan Embassy in Gaborone, Botswana
4Th Floor Barclays House, Plot 8842, Khama Crescent
Phone: +267-391-4456
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 59 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Japan may close on the following Botswanan and Japanese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Foundation Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Emperor's Birthday | Monday, February 23 | 1 month |
| Dolls' Festival/Girls' Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Shōwa Day | Wednesday, April 29 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Labour Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Japanese Embassies/Consulates are there in Botswana?
Japan currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Botswana including and Gaborone.
2 - Do Botswanan citizens need a visa for Japan?
Botswanan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Japan. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Japan in Botswana for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Japanese embassies in Botswana?
The Japanese representative offices in Botswana will be closed in observance of the following Botswanan and Japanese holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Foundation Day (JP) Wed, Feb 11, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Japan vs Botswana
Tokyo, Japan time is 7:00 hours ahead of Gaborone, Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
09:01AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
16:01PMTuesday, January 20, 2026